Thunderstorm wind is the standout hazard along this stretch of the Appalachian Trail in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, with 5 recorded events driving the local weather risk profile. These fast-moving storms can down trees and scatter debris across the trail with little warning, creating real danger for anyone caught in the open or under a forest canopy.
When planning your trip, download a radar app like MyRadar before you head out and check it every few hours — afternoon storms build quickly in this region. Carry a lightweight rain shell that doubles as wind protection, and identify shelter spots (trail shelters, not isolated trees) along your planned route in advance. If you hear thunder, move off exposed ridgelines immediately and wait out the storm at a lower elevation before continuing.
Top recorded hazards in Lebanon County
County dataFrom NOAA Storm Events (2024). Counts of recorded incidents — not all occurred at this park.
- Thunderstorm Wind 5
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About Appalachian National Scenic Trail
The Appalachian Trail is a 2,190+ mile long public footpath that traverses the scenic, wooded, pastoral, wild, and culturally resonant lands of the Appalachian Mountains. Conceived in 1921, built by private citizens, and completed in 1937, today the trail is managed by the National Park Service, US Forest Service, Appalachian Trail Conservancy, numerous state agencies and thousands of volunteers.
Weather
It is your responsibility to be prepared for all weather conditions, including extreme and unexpected weather changes year-round. As the trail runs from Georgia to Maine there will be different weather conditions depending on your location. For weather along specific sections of the trail and at specific shelters, please refer to: http://www.atweather.org/